Put Down Your Phone…Be More Happy

Put Down Your Phone…Be More Happy

I recently heard cell phones and social media sites compared to addictive drugs.  Though I immediately discounted the claim, after some reflection, I think there might be something too it!  You get a quick boost when you check in at the beginning.  You...

Don’t Sleep On Promo Products!

It has become an “in thing” these days to take shots at the promotional products industry.  Respected business people, legislatures and writers have recently questioned the necessity for these items.  There have been proposed laws decreasing the amount that...

Goals That Excite You

I am a big believer in setting goals.  As they say, if you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there.  But I also believe that these goals should excite you.  I understand the concept of SMART goals, but if you don’t have a...

Reading Mindset…

I am reading a book called Mindset…The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dwek and it’s been very fascinating.  Check it out here:  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0081W0DQAThe basic concept is there are two mindsets in humans, and the mindset you...

Fighting the Business Blahs

If you have a sales team, then at some point or another, you are sure to have a lull in activity.  It sometimes comes in the summertime for me, but your organization might be different.  But my guess is, regardless of the time of year, this shows up as the a...